Role Overview We are seeking a Trade Desk Manager (Cross-Border Trade) to lead and strengthen our trade desk operations. In this role, you will oversee end-to-end trade execution from transaction processing and documentation collection and scrutiny to compliance alignment and client servicing. As the key link between clients, banks, and internal teams, you will guide exporters and importers through complex cross-border transactions, ensuring smooth, compliant, and timely trade flows. This position requires a blend of operational rigor and relationship management, driving faster realization of payments, reduced risk, and an exceptional client experience. Key Responsibilities Execute daily transactions across exports, imports, advance/final payments, collections, LCs, guarantees, and trade loans within defined SLAs. Monitor due dates, acceptance and settlement schedules; ensure timely realization of export proceeds by clearing reconciliations and preventing aging pendencies. Prepare and authorise payment instructions (SWIFT/NEFT/RTGS/IMPS) with strong cut-off discipline. Support reconciliation of inward/outward remittances, avoiding pending items and ensuring Nostro/Vostro accuracy. Scrutinize invoices, transport documents, insurance, and LC terms; resolve discrepancies with clients/branches and ensure full policy and regulatory compliance. Act as primary point of contact for clients on documentation and process requirements; proactively resolving disputes and escalations while supporting RMs. Follow SOPs, sanctions checks, TBML safeguards, and maintain complete records for audit and regulatory review. Identify gaps and drive automation/process improvements in transaction monitoring, reporting, and reconciliation. Key Performance Indicators Adherence to TAT for transaction lodgments, issuances, and settlements. Reduction in discrepancies and error rates across documentation and processing. Zero penalties, chargebacks, or compliance misses. Minimal reconciliation aging and pending items. High CSAT/NPS scores reflecting superior client servicing. Skills & Tools Strong knowledge of Export/Import trade flows, including LCs, collections and guarantees; familiar with UCP 600, URC 522, ISBP. Working knowledge of SWIFT MT7xx messages and trade processing platforms (Finacle, Omni, Trade Factory, etc.). Solid understanding of FEMA, RBI guidelines, AML/OFAC requirements, with hands-on experience in EDPMS/IDPMS reporting. Proficiency in MS Excel and MIS for reconciliations, dashboards, and exception tracking. Strong capability in document review, discrepancy resolution, and meeting critical cut-offs with accuracy and speed. Effective engagement across internal teams (RMs, Ops, Compliance) and external stakeholders(clients, banks, logistics partners).
Role Overview We are seeking an AML Lead to design and own our AML/CFT and TBML framework, embedding regulatory directions and requirements into Trade Pes policies, monitoring, and digital controls. Acting as MLRO (or delegate), you will oversee risk assessments, STR/SAR filings, governance forums, and frontline training, ensuring robust regulatory compliance and proactive risk management in cross border flows. This is a high-visibility role, interfacing with regulators, AD-I banks, payment partners, and global correspondents to ensure India's regulatory expectations are embedded in a scalable, tech-led compliance architecture. Key Responsibilities Design and implement comprehensive AML/CFT policies in line with RBI, FIU-IND, FEMA, and FATF standards; regularly update frameworks to incorporate new typologies, TBML indicators, and red flags. Develop, strengthen, and oversee risk-based controls covering customer segmentation, CDD/EDD frameworks, and sanctions screening processes to ensure effective risk management across trade flows. Lead the deployment of AML technology platforms, building automated workflows for screening, monitoring, escalation, and regulatory reporting. Implement advanced transaction monitoring, including rule engines, trade-specific data integration (SWIFT, HS codes, invoice values, routes), and calibrated alerts to reduce false positives and strengthen TBML detection. Serve as primary liaison with FIU-IND, RBI, AD-I banks, and auditors; ensure timely STR/SAR filings, CTR submissions, EDPMS/IDPMS alignment, and closure of regulatory observations. Oversee audits, inspections, and governance forums, presenting a strong compliance posture to the Board and Audit Committee. Build and lead the AML team, driving investigations, advisory, and frontline training to embed a compliance-first culture across the organization. KPIs Timeliness and regular acceptance of STR/SAR filings; closure of regulatory observations within SLA. Alert backlog managed within SLA; reduction in false positives; calibrated reduction of EDD caseload. Improved accuracy of TBML detection and monitoring outcomes. Full compliance with periodic KYC, sanctions, and audit timelines. Regulatory audits completed successfully with zero critical observations. Ideal Background 812+ years in AML/financial crime compliance, with proven track record in trade/TBML risk management Deep knowledge of RBI KYC Directions, FIU-IND reporting, FEMA, PMLA, and cross-border reporting frameworks. Hands-on with AML platforms, sanctions screening, and SWIFT/trade data analytics and experience evaluating and implementing global AML/KYC monitoring solutions Strong credibility with regulators and bank partners; experience managing audits and regulatory interactions. CAMS/ACAMS, ICA, or equivalent certification preferred. Experience in evaluating and implementing global AML/KYC platforms and transaction monitoring solutions is a plus.
Role Overview We are seeking a Trade Product Head - Compliance to lead the strategy, governance, regulatory alignment, and operational compliance of our trade products across payments, documentation, and financing. This senior leadership role is responsible for translating RBI Master Directions, FEMA regulations and FTDR into live platform rules, product design, pricing, and frontline enablement, while leading operational compliance to ensure every transaction meets regulatory standards without slowing growth. The role requires balancing compliance-first execution with commercial objectives, driving usage, income, and digital adoption to ensure Trade Pes trade products remain both market-relevant and regulatorily sound. Key Responsibilities Product Governance & Strategy Codify RBI Master Directions, FEMA guidelines, and FTDR into internal policies, SOPs, and eligibility rules. Define product roadmap, pricing, waiver policies, and P&L ownership ensuring compliance is embedded at design stage. Oversee trade finance instruments including LCs, collections, guarantees, trade credits and EEFC accounts. Regulatory Leadership Implement a FEMA-first framework covering repatriation timelines, realization evidence, advance/receipt conditions, and hedging eligibility. Lead readiness for RBIs 2025 consolidated Trade Regulations gap assessments, process redesign, training. Act as the subject matter authority on cross border trade regulations, FEMA reporting and FX linked compliance. Compliance & Operational Controls Establish TBML and sanctions frameworks (risk ratings, red flag triggers, escalation paths). Ensure EDPMS/IDPMS reporting discipline, with accurate transaction tagging, closure of entries, and exception management. Oversee operational compliance for trade credits, advances, and deferred payments in line with FEMA guidelines Commercial & Frontline Enablement Train RMs, partners, and clients on documentation, requirements and compliance-first solutioning. Establish pricing frameworks, tolerance bands, and approval matrices that balance compliance with market competitiveness. Support sales in structuring compliant trade finance deals. Digital & Operation Alignment Embed rules engines for FEMA/TBML validations into the platform. Automate EDF/eBRC submissions, inward remittance reconciliations, and trade documentation workflows. Drive adoption of digital compliance-first solutions among clients and partner banks. Key KPIs Regulatory performance: RBI observations, FEMA reporting accuracy, EDPMS/IDPMS pendency within thresholds, timely closure of EDF/BRC/realisation cases, TBML/AML red-flag detection and resolution, and readiness for RBIs 2025 Trade Regulations. Product performance: Trade income, LC/BG issuance, bill lodgements, FX hedge attachment rates. Digital adoption: Uptake of compliance-first workflows, automation of remittance/trade documentation, and reduction in manual exception handling. Ideal Background 20+ years of leadership experience in trade operations, compliance and product governance at AD-I banks, fintechs, or large trade institutions. Strong knowledge of RBI Master Directions, FEMA regulations, and global AML/TBML frameworks. Exposure to structured trade finance, SCF, factoring, forfaiting, and derivative-linked solutions. Proven track record of product ownership, P&L responsibility, and regulatory governance. Strong stakeholder management with RBI, AD-I banks, and global correspondent partners. Credentials preferred: CDCS, CTFP, CTFC, CITF, CSDG, IIFT/financial certifications or equivalent.